BeverlyIreneHightower

Beverly Irene Hightower, age 41 of Pilesgrove, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013 in her home. Born in Woodbury, she was the daughter of Jimmy W. and Clare (Garrison) Hightower. Beverly was a 1990 graduate of Woodstown High School, where she was awarded Volunteen of the Year in 1990. She accomplished a year of post secondary school at Salem County Vo-Tech and then worked as a teacher's aide at NJ Regional Day School in Mannington for over 18 years. She was a member of the Pitman Road Church of Christ in Sewell and was a past member of the NEA, NJEA, and the SCEA. Beverly loved animals and nature, trips to Ocean City, NJ and Lancaster, PA, enjoyed going on cruises, shopping, and yard sales. Beverly expressed empathy, love, kindness, thoughtfulness and caring for others with her sweet smile. She adored her family, her church family, and her friends. She is survived by her parents, Jimmy and Clare; her uncles and aunts, John and Sally Garrison, Terry and Barbara Gerber, and Carolyn Hightower; her cousins and their children, Glenn (wife, Carolyn) Garrison, Matthew (wife, Qin) Garrison, Brian Gerber, and Timothy (wife, Heather) Gerber; and her longtime friend, Eugene Crosier. She was predeceased by her maternal grandparents, R. Wilson and Clara M. Garrison, and Aunt Theresa Wagner. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Monday, June 3rd in the Church of Christ, 500 Pitman Road, Sewell, where friends are invited to visit from 9 AM until the time of service. Burial will be in Chestnut Grove Cemetery in Elmer. Memorial gifts may be made to Church of Christ, 500 Pitman Rd., Sewell, NJ 08080. Please visit www.htlayton.com to view the Journey of Remembrance honoring the life of Beverly and to leave a note of condolence to the family. Arrangements are under the direction of the H.T. LAYTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE in Woodstown, 856.769.1515.